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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

7

Indianapolis 500 Preview Highlights Chevrolets Relentless Drive

The eighth Indianapolis 500 pledges a fierce race led by Louis Chevraciet amid European competition. His flawless control and fearless tactics, including pit stop rescues on three wheels, mark the performance style shaping the Hoosier Monroe team under Captain Chevrolet.

America Indianapolis Motor Speedway Louis Chevraciet Barney Oldfield Europe Indianapolis Chevrolet Louis Chevrolet Monroe

Social Scene Notes From Indianapolis And Nearby

Miss Bessie Frantz spent the weekend with Mrs. Zora Kennedy and daughter in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stegimiller of Indianapolis were Sunday guests of Leslie Bovard and family. Mrs. John Woods and children returned home after visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. Harry Morris at Spencer. Misses Dana and Virginia Mattern of Indianapolis visited their grandmother, Mrs. Dana Mattern. Misses Pearl and Mabel Compton returned home after wintering in Florida. Mrs. Jesse Lacy and daughter Lorena of Plainfield were Saturday guests of Mrs. Howard Stout.

Edgar Wilson Western Electric Co Flint Mich Washington, D. C Henson Wood Indianapolis R. R. Shreves Mary John Wells Williams Thomas Will Winstead Sadie Winstead Maude Cox Delbert Winstead Blanche Elmer Cox B. B. Winstead Cordin Sanders Montgomery Ala Effie Crow Bessie Frantz Zora Kennedy Henry Stegimiller Leslie Bovard John Woods Harry Morris Spencer Dana Virginia Mattern Dana Mattern Pearl Mabel Compton Florida Jesse Lacy Lorena of Plainfield Howard Stout

Notice of Administration in Hendricks County Estate

Horace L. Hanna announces appointment as attorney for the executors of John Harvey late of Hendricks County Indiana. Albert Harvey Alva tiar appears as executor with Judge appointing. The estate is said to be solvent and letters testamentary issued by the Circuit Court. April 17 1920.

Hendricks County Indiana John Harvey Albert Harvey Alvatiar

Hazelwood Social Returns and Weekend Visits

Hazelwood residents Bud Mason and family from Fillmore and Hester Lydie of Coatesville were guests of James Golden and wife Friday. Bud Calahan and family visited Arthur Kershaw and family Sunday. J. W. Bradley and wife visited David Blunk and family Sunday. Miss Mary Reeves and family visited C. O. Osborn and family Sunday. J. V. Million and wife and Mrs. Jau Nice Hazelwood returned home Saturday after wintering in Miami Florida and dined with James Golden and wife who also entertained Calvin Stout and daughter Lenora. Ben Hadley and wife visited Emerson Craven and family Sunday. Ben Thompson of Indianapolis was also noted.

Bud Mason Fillmore Hester Lydie Coatesville James Golden Bud Calahan Arthur Kershaw J. W. Bradley David Blunk Mary Reeves C. O. Osborn J. V. Million Jaunice Hazelwood Miami Fla Calvin Stout Lenora

Court Allowances March Term 1920 Summary

Court records list allowances for jurors clerks and reporters for the March 1920 term. Payments include E E Prior court reporter 100.00 Alvin Hall drawing jury 3.00 Julian D Hogate drawing jury 3.00 and many petit jurors with amounts ranging from 2.50 to 13.50. Sheriff fees 201.20 clerk’s allowances 91.10 and other minor docket and supplies costs.

E. E. Prior Alvin Hall Julian D. Hogate Harry Hardwick Ora Scott Edgar Thompson Con Am. Law Chas. Frankenberger T. M. Sears Wm. B. Burford Brewer H. Gill L. G. Vannice Ervin Woodward Chas. HB. Patterson Chris Peveler Eli H. Anderson Walter A. Coble Frank C. Jackson Chas. W. Sheets James E H. Chadd A. F. Bartholomew Stephen Moberly Oscar Montgomery Geo. Doughty William Kirk Herb R. Hiatt James McCaun Amos Shelton BE. T. Heavin G. P. N. Bridges Robert Hufford BE. E. Prior

Grandfather Takes Lead In Birthday Penny Basket

A dignified retired minister brings his four year old granddaughter to Sunday school. On her fourth birthday Mary Ellen clutches her pennies, refuses to add them to the basket, and the grandfather must drop in four pennies to preserve his reputation as not a cheapskate, prompting amused reactions from the congregation.

Mary Ellen Mary Eden Indianapolis News

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